Langlois, 23, grew up playing roller hockey in Arizona before getting on the ice. He scored at least 20 points in all four years at Quinnipiac.

He hoped to get to a Bobcats game and would've loved to see this weekend's playoff series against Yale. But the Sound Tigers have games every night, too, Friday at Manchester, then home games Saturday with Worcester and Sunday with Adirondack.

"I'll definitely be able to see some friends with Quinnipiac so close here," Langlois said.

He steps into a lineup that has now lost its top four forwards to the NHL. Sundstrom, recalled to replace the injured Michael Grabner, could make his NHL debut Friday.

Of Bridgeport's top eight scorers, five are in the NHL and two have been traded, leaving Alan Quine to lead the team with 24 points.

Langlois could contribute to fill the void, but that's not all Pellerin wants from him.

"We're looking for him to be responsible on both sides of the puck," Pellerin said, "to make a play when it's time to make a play and defend when it's time to defend."